A. talk frankly B. talk bravely C. talk indirectly D. talk consciously
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 30: When the season starts is determined by weather.
A B C D
Question 31: The expenses were too much high for the program to continue, so the administration
A B
decided to terminate some positions.
C D
Question 32: You can reduce your vulnerability for stress by taking a nap in the afternoon.
A B C D
Question 33: Globalization poses both opportunities and problems for every industry in a
A B C
worldwide scale.
D
Question 34: There is no denying that universities are required a large amount of funding to increase,
A B C D
maintain and upgrade facilities.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks from 35 to 44.
The whale is the largest mammal in the world. (35) the whale is shaped like a fish, why is still considered a mammal? The fact is that the whale (36) live on land a very long time ago.
However, during its thousands of years of living in water, the whale gradually (37) structured like a fish. Thus, the whale has (38) to marine life. Nevertheless, though the whale resembles the fish externally, it still has the characteristics of a mammal.
One important difference between the whale and a fish is that the baby whale is born alive. It is not (39) from an egg. Furthermore, the baby whale is fed on its mother‟s milk.
Unlike other sea creatures, the whale is a warm-blooded animal. It keeps itself warm in the cold water with a layer of blubber, a layer of oily tissue which protects the internal (40) and retains heat.
Fishes breathe through gills. Whales, however, have lungs (41) gills. They breathe by using nostrils found on the top of their heads. When they (42) into the water, these nostrils are closed (43) no water can enter. Every few minutes, the whale (44) from the water to breathe. When it blows out the used air from its lungs, water shoots out from its nostrils. This creates a fountain that we usually see in pictures of whales.
Question 35: A. In the event B. When C. Though D. Since
Question 36: A. used B. can C. did D. might
Question 37: A. got B. had C. became D. gained
Question 38: A. adapted B. converted C. conveyed D. reacted Question 39: A. grown B. developed C. hatched D. supplied Question 40: A. mechanisms B. structures C. systems D. organs Question 41: A. in return for B. instead of
C. for D. in correspondence with
Question 42: A. dive B. dip C. dash D. splash
Question 43: A. as B. when C. so that D. if
Question 44: A. pushes B. raises C. rises D. lifts
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.
Ocean water plays an indispensable role in supporting life. The great ocean basins hold about 300 million cubic miles of water. From this vast amount, about 80,000 cubic miles of water are sucked into the atmosphere each year by evaporation and returned by precipitation and drainage to the ocean. More than 24,000 cubic miles of rain descend annually upon the continents. This vast amount is required to replenish the lakes and streams, springs and water tables on which all flora and fauna are dependent. Thus, the hydrosphere permits organic existence.
The hydrosphere has strange characteristics because water has properties unlike those of any other liquid.
One anomaly is that water upon freezing expands by about 9 percent, whereas most liquids contract on cooling. For this reason, ice floats on water bodies instead of sinking to the bottom. If the ice sank, the hydrosphere would soon be frozen solidly, except for a thin layer of surface melt water during the summer season. Thus, all aquatic life would be destroyed and the interchange of warm and cold currents, which moderates climate, would be notably absent.
Another outstanding characteristic of water is that water has a heat capacity which is the highest of all liquids and solids except ammonia. This characteristic enables the oceans to absorb and store vast quantities of heat, thereby often preventing climatic extremes. In addition, water dissolves more substances than any other liquid. It is this characteristic which helps make oceans a great storehouse for minerals which have been washed down from the continents. In several areas of the world these minerals are being commercially exploited. Solar evaporation of salt is widely practiced, potash is extracted from the Dead Sea, and magnesium is produced from sea water along the American Gulf Coast.
Question 45: The author‟s main purpose in this passage is to . A.compare water with other liquids
B.explain how water is used in commerce and industry C.describe the properties and uses of water
D.illustrate the importance of conserving water
Question 46: The phrase “this vast amount” in line 4 of paragraph 1 refers to . A. 80,000 million cubic miles of water B. 24,000 cubic miles of rain
C. 300 million cubic miles of water D. 80,000 cubic miles of water Question 47: The word “replenish” in paragraph 1 can best replaced by .
A. evaporate B. form C. fill again D. replace
Question 48: According to the passage, fish can survive in the oceans because . A.there are currents in the oceans
B.evaporation and condensation create a water cycle C.they do not need oxygen
D.ice floats
Question 49: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of water?
A. Water is good solvent. B. Water expands when it is frozen C. Water can absorb heat D. Water contracts on cooling
Question 50: The word “outstanding” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. amusing B. special C. important D. exceptionally good
Question 51: According the passage, the hydrosphere is NOT . A. a source of natural resources B. in danger of freezing over C. the part of the earth covered by water D. responsible for all forms of life Question 52: The author‟s tone in the passage can best be described as _ .
A. biased B. dogmatic C. speculative D. dispassionate
Question 53: The author organizes the passage by .
A. juxtaposition of true and untrue ideas B. general statement followed by examples C. comparison and contrast D. hypothesis and proof
Question 54: Which of the following statements would be the most likely to begin the paragraph immediately following the passage?
A.Water has the ability to erode land
B.Another remarkably property of ice is its strength
C.Droughts and flooding are two types of disasters associated with water
D.Magnesium is widely used in metallurgical processes
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often.
Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often
Question 55: According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because .
A.they keep the users alert all the time.
B.they cannot be replaced by regular phones.
C.they are indispensable in everyday communications.
D.they make them look more stylish.
Question 56: The word "means" in the passage most closely means .
A. expression B. meanings C. transmission D. method
Question 57: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may .
A. damage their users‟ emotions. B. change their users‟ social behaviours.
C. cause some mental malfunction D. change their users‟ temperament.
Question 58: "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means . A.information on the lethal effects of cell phones.
B.widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones.
C.the negative public use of cell phones.
D.poor ideas about the effects of cell phones.
Question 59: The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with . A. the resident memory. B. the arteries of the brain.
C. the mobility of the mind and the body. D. the smallest units of the brain.
Question 60: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, . A. suffered serious loss of mental ability. B. abandoned his family.
C. had a problem with memory. D. could no longer think lucidly.
Question 61: The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _ .
A. certainly B. obviously C. possibly D. privately
Question 62: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is . A. their invisible rays. B. their power of attraction.
C. their radiant light. D. their raiding power.
Question 63: According to the writer, people should . A.never use mobile phones in all cases.
B.only use mobile phones in urgent cases.
C.keep off mobile phones regularly.
D.only use mobile phones in medical emergencies.
Question 64: The most suitable title for the passage could be . A.The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular.
B.The Way Mobile Phones Work.
C.Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time D.Technological Innovations and Their Price.
WRITING
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that means the same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 1: I haven't eaten this kind of food before.
=> This is Question 2: It isn't necessary for you to finish by Saturday.
=> You Question 3: She knows a lot about it than I do.
=> I don't know Question 4: They think the owner of the house is abroad.
=> The owner Question 5: I have never in such a mess in my life.
=> Never ! Part 2. In about 140 words, write a composition on the following topic:
If you were an employer, which kind of worker would you prefer to hire: an inexperienced worker at a lower salary or an experienced worker at a higher salary?
Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
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